subversion
[ suhb-vur-zhuhn, -shuhn ]
noun
an act or instance of subverting.
the state of being subverted; destruction.
something that subverts or overthrows.
Origin of subversion
1Other words from subversion
- an·ti·sub·ver·sion, noun
- non·sub·ver·sion, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for subversion
subversion
/ (səbˈvɜːʃən) /
noun
the act or an instance of subverting or overthrowing a legally constituted government, institution, etc
the state of being subverted; destruction or ruin
something that brings about an overthrow
Origin of subversion
1C14: from Late Latin subversiō destruction, from Latin subvertere to subvert
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